Building Department

The Town of Erin Building Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of various Provincial Regulations and Policies such as the Ontario Building Code Act, Planning Act and Drainage Act as they apply to buildings, structures and their occupancy and in accordance with municipal bylaws such as the Building Bylaw, Zoning Bylaw, Property Standards Bylaw, Sign Bylaw and Pool Fence Bylaw. This is accomplished through the issuance of building, septic, demolition, change of use and sign permits and by conducting inspections relating to same.
 
The building and septic system permit application, Application to Construct or Demolish, plans review & inspection process ensures that all health & safety standards have been met. This process was established under the Building Code in order to protect the owner and the public from deficient building standards. Depending on the location and type of project, other approvals may be required. Contact the Building Department for the list of approvals that are required for submission to the Building Department in order to obtain a building, demolition or septic permit.
 
Our office hours are 8:30 – 4:30 Monday to Friday. Please contact 519-855-4407 if you require additional information.
 

New for January 1, 2012 - NEW

 
RELATED FORMS AND BYLAWS
 
FEES:
 
Required and Sample drawings:
 
Building Department Contact Information:
Chief Building Official :                 519-855-4407 x 224             andrew.hartholt@erin.ca
Building Inspector:                        519-855-4407 x 237             harold.knox@erin.ca
Inspection Requests:                     519-855-4407 x 237             harold.knox@erin.ca  
Building General:                                                                            building@erin.ca
 
Utilities - Call Before You Dig - Locating Services:
 
Bell & Enbridge Gas:                      1-800-400-2255                   www.on1call.com        
Hydro:                                             1-888-664-9376                   www.hydroone.com   
Rogers Cable:                                 1-888-344-2407                   www.digline.ca            
Water Department (Town):           519-855-4407 x 228            louise.warn@erin.ca

 

The PLANNING Department is responsible for the Site Plan approval process in accordance with the Site Plan Control By-law.  It is often beneficial for the applicant/owner to discuss a development proposal with the PLANNING Department prior to making a formal site plan application.  

 
RELATED LINKS (external links)
 
Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing                      www.mah.gov.on.ca
Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs              www.omafra.gov.on.ca
County of Wellington                                                    www.wellington.ca
Grand River Conservation Authority                           www.grandriver.ca
Credit Valley Conservation Authority                          www.creditvalleycons.com
Ontario Building Code                                                  www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca
Wind and Solar Energy Projects                                  www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/business/green-energy
 
 
To order a Hydro Permit, please call the Electrical Safety Authority at 1-877-372-7233 or visit www.eas-safe.com